The Happiest Lives Podcast

E117: The Thought Behind The Feelings


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In this fourth episode of our Hormones, Happiness & the Holy Spirit series, we’re talking about the thoughts behind your feelings—because the stories you tell yourself are shaping how you feel, how you act, and how close you feel to God.

If your brain is the hardware, your thoughts are the software—and outdated programming rooted in fear, shame, or scarcity can keep you stuck. Today, I’ll walk you through the first step of the Heart Scan process, show you how to separate fact from interpretation, and guide you toward thoughts that bear better fruit.

We’ll talk about brain science, emotional honesty, and how renewing your mind isn’t about forced positivity—it’s about inviting the Holy Spirit to lead your thinking so you can live with peace, clarity, and grace.

Let’s get started.

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When you sign up, you’ll get free access to my upcoming live workshop, From Stuck to Surrendered: Recovering the Lost Art of Feeling, plus an exclusive opportunity to receive a deep discount on the Academy when enrollment opens in November.

Discover ways to work with me at www.thehappiestlives.com or www.myhappyvault.com
Questions? Email Jill directly at [email protected]

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